Music Review

Australian native Ivan Beecroft harks back to the rock n’ roll that dominated his youth growing up in the '80s and '90s on Liars, Freaks & Fools . He isn’t shy about his influences either. There’s clear channelling of AC/DC, Nirvana and…

At heart a post-punk and psych rock crossover act, Marty Thompson shines on his new EP, My Kind of Woman. The seven-track release is unapologetically retro. Weird and wonderful, glittered with simplistic but well-placed lyrics and a host of…

For the past few years, THUMPER have earned a reputation as one of Dublin’s most frantic, unpredictable live acts. Perfecting their own brand of noisy pop-rock, built upon a foundation of abrasive, fuzzed-out four-guitar attack, howling…

Seneko’s Soul Numbers is EP #4 in three years for the Americana/soul artist. Each release has lent him ample opportunity to develop his voice. Now, it all culminates in an EP that has Seneko sounding more refined and confident than ever.…

Chris Lastovicka is a New York modern classical composer and pianist whose works have been compared to towering figures like Philip Glass and Jóhann Jóhannsson. Lastovicka's art gathers emotional momentum by meticulously exploring space,…

Grammy award winning jazz collective Snarky Puppy have released a new album that is nothing short of brilliant. This eight track record draws various influences from the band’s journey throughout the world, translating their experience into…

Upcoming artists are often celebrated as unique to ramp up the hype, but it’s rarely merited. In both life and music, Alya has earned the accolade. Born in Russia, but now living in L.A., she spent a considerable amount of time travelling…

Ethereal, pensive, and theatrical, Leon Seti has returned with another synth-pop gem in ‘Cobalt’. The Italian hit #1 in his nation’s charts with this release, another step towards consolidating his career. Conceptually, the album reflects…

In certain parts of their native Boston, Pile are held in the kind of esteem usually reserved for the Celtics, Bruins, Red Sox or Matt Damon. Peers in the independent music scene, as well as critics, hold the same respect for the group. Yet…

On Melodic Electronic, Jamie Adam constructs an addictive sound. A subtle, minimalist approach impacted by collages of synthwave, collected in psychedelic ambience. Often, adventures such as this are lacking in modern music. Thankfully, …